Buenavista, Municipality of Looc, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Looc |
| Postal code | 5507 |
| Population (2020) | 1,237 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.2804, 121.9524 (12° 17' North, 121° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.9 meters (55.4 feet) |
Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Looc, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,237. This represented 5.67% of the total population of Looc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 1,409 broken down into 319 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,346 | 239 | 5.63 | |
| 1,305 | 253 | 5.16 | |
| 1,351 | 287 | 4.71 | |
| 1,347 | 271 | 4.97 | |
| 1,395 | 309 | 4.51 | |
| 1,409 | 319 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 10 to 14, with 198 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 9.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 179 | 12.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 198 | 14.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 158 | 11.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 6.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 5.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 5.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 3.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 4.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.92% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 2.06% |
| Total | 1,409 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista fell from 1,346 in 1990 to 1,237 in 2020, a decrease of 109 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.70%, or a decrease of 172 people, from the previous population of 1,409 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,346 | – | |
| 1,306 | -0.56% | |
| 1,351 | 0.73% | |
| 1,347 | -0.04% | |
| 1,395 | 1.28% | |
| 1,409 | 0.19% | |
| 1,237 | -2.70% |
Location
Buenavista is situated at approximately 12.2804, 121.9524, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.9 meters or 55.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buenavista shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.